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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nazi Deportation of Hungarian Jews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a presentation introducing them to the deportation of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. Using the text from "Night" by Elie Wiesel, they examine how the Hungarians were treated during the war. They read and discuss the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Hungarian Toxic Disaster

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the the toxic spill in Hungary. In this Hungarian lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students write an email to their teacher explaining the causes and effects of the Toxic disaster.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Hungary from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Handout
University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the SSEES Library that gives a complete overview of Hungary. Links include government and official information, election info, culture and society, and history. A great resource about Hungary.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Website
Other

Detailed History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the events of the Hungarian Revolution. It includes a timeline and glossary of events, people, and groups, and other organizations.
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Graphic
Other

Hungary Landmarks: Virtual Panoramic Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a panoramic tour of Hungary with this fascinating site! Click on Budapest, then VR Panoramas, then simply click a red point on the map to watch the 360 degree views of the city.
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Handout
Other

C.a. Macartney: Hungary a Short History

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information pertaining to Hungary's historical backround starting in the Ninth Century and ending with the formation of the People's Republic and Communist rule. This site is in slide show format.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Hungary in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Nikita Khrushchev Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Documents containing the thoughts and opinions of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. Most are from Russian archives, along with a few Bulgarian and Romanian documents. The collection includes comments on Stalin, the post-Stalin Soviet...
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Handout
Ohio University

Ohio University: 1848 Revolutions: Crowd Politics: Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
During the Revolutions of 1848, crowds of thousands of Hungarian peoples instigated and influenced many of the events that took place.
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Handout
Mount Holyoke College

Mt. Holyoke College: Treaty of Lausanne, October, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantial discussion of the treaty which ended Italian occupation of Turkish Tripoli. Includes specific terms of the treaty, and bibliography.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: Statistics of the Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The History Place has a chart with the number of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust. Nearly 6 million Jewish people were murdered. This site is disturbing its apparent accuracy of the Jewish slaughter.
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Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Learn Hungarian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand Hungarian phrases and basic vocabulary terms with the help of these engaging games.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hungary, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Handout
Geographic

Hungary: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information on the governmental structure of the Republic of Hungary.
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Handout
Geographic

Hungary: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on the geography of Hungary, its natural resources, and some of its current enviromental problems. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Daring to Resist

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to the PBS documentary telling of three female teens who resisted the Germans and the Holocaust.
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Handout
Other

Hungarian Electronic: Establishment of the Dual Monarchy

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth essay from the Hungarian Electronic Library on the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. It explains the political affairs, the constitutions, and the main principles of the agreement.
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Handout
Other

Slavic Research Center: Hungarian Jury System Under a Dual Monarchy System

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a paper analyzing the Hungarian jury system in the Austria-Hungarian Dual Monarchy. It discusses trials and laws.
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Handout
Other

Budapest University: About Hungary's Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about present day Hungary's geography and links to facts and history about Hungary.
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Article
Curated OER

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 a 40th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the uprising in Hungary in 1956 discusses its origins, the politics and major figures involved, and gives one man's first-hand experience of the revolution.
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Website
Other

National Szechenyi Library: History of 1956 Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource database of historical stories and archived material relating to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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Handout
Mount Holyoke College

Mt. Holyoke: Annexation of Bosnia Herzegovina, 1908

For Students 9th - 10th
A step-by-step description of the process by which Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina. Written in 1908.